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Red cabbage
Shape and external appearance
Round shape
Properties
Rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, red cabbage can benefit us in many ways: – May reduce the risk of cancer. – Helps to limit cardiovascular diseases. – Reduces the risk of cataract.
Caliber
from 30 to 60 cm in diameter
Scientific and botanical name
Red cabbage is a member of the Brassica oleracea family. it is a form of cabbage.
Coloring
The color of its leaves can vary according to the acidity of the soil. When grown on acidic soils, red cabbage takes on a rather reddish hue, while on basic soils, red cabbage is sometimes bluish.
Origin & Culture
Red cabbage is native to the Mediterranean basin and the Atlantic coast. It has been known in Europe since the 8th century, but it is only in the 11th century, thanks to the work of botanists, that the difference between white and red cabbage began to be made.
Smell
Preparation advice
Choose dense, heavy, cool red cabbage with shiny, spotless leaves. It can be eaten chopped up in salads or cooked as a side dish with meat or in a potée.
Texture
Home preservation
You can keep it for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator crisper.
Flavor
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Packaging available for this product
Colis carton, Colis bois
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Octobre (10)
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Laurent, Ronan and Frédéric Méar have been producing vegetables for La Légumière for many years. The cultivation of Breton vegetables no longer holds any secrets for these three brothers.
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